Pro Kabaddi League 2022

A test tournament, Women's Kabaddi Challenge, involving three teams -- Firebirds, IceDivas and StormQueens -- had already been organised in 2016

Puneri Paltan were crowned as the new champions of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as they beat Haryana Steelers in the final 28-25 to become the 7th side to win the title. Find out who are the others

Sources say this may trigger a fresh round of job cuts

Buoyed by the success of the men's event, the organisers of Pro Kabaddi League are now exploring the possibility of launching a professional franchise-based women's tournament in the country. Mashal Sports, the organisers of PKL which is now in its 10th year, said they are planning to launch the league in collaboration with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India and the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF). The women's version of PKL will follow in the footsteps of cricket's Women's Premier League, which is set to make its debut on March 4 in Mumbai. "Our plans for a professional women's kabaddi league are based on the success we have seen in the men's league and our commitment to grow kabaddi as a modern world-class sport from India," CEO of Mashal Sports and PKL Commissioner Anupam Goswami said in a statement. "We will be working with our various stakeholders, including the AKFI and the International Kabaddi Federation to launch the women's league." A test tournament, Women's

Jaipur Pink Panthers defeated Puneri Paltan 33-29 in the summit clash to emerge champions of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 9 champions here on Saturday. V Ajith, Sunil Kumar and Arjun Deshwal emerged as the best players for Jaipur side with six points each on the night. Pankaj Mohite pulled off a brilliant raid in the opening minutes of the match as the Puneri Paltan took 3-1 lead. However, the Jaipur side fought back and levelled the scores at 3-3. But Gaurav Khatri tackled Arjun Deshwal and helped the Pune side regain the lead at 5-4 in the ninth minute. Thereafter, V Ajith stepped up his game as Jaipur levelled the scores at 6-6. Both sides played out a neck and neck contest until Mohammad Nabibakhsh picked up a raid and a tackle point in quick succession and helped Pune take the lead at 10-8 in the 16th minute. However, Ajith caught out Sanket Sawant and Gaurav Khatri to help Jaipur put their nose in front at 12-10 in the 19th minute. The Panthers managed to hold the lead at 1

The Bengaluru Bulls put up an inspiring performance to defeat Dabang Delhi 56-24 in Eliminator 1 at the Dome, NSCI SVP Stadium, Mumbai and set up a Semi-Final clash against Jaipur Pink Panthers

The Tamil Thalaivas pulled off an enthralling encounter 6-4 in the tiebreaker after teams were tied 36-36 at full time to defeat the U.P. Yoddhas and take their place in the Semi-Finals

Substitute Sushil and Rakesh Narwal led the Haryana Steelers' charge against the Tamil Thalaivas as they brought down the curtains on their campaign in the PKL Season 9 with a victory

The Patna Pirates registered an emphatic 49-38 victory over the Bengal Warriors to climb above them on the table and finish the season on a high at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here on Saturday

Arjun Deshwal and Ankush's brilliant performances at two ends of the mat propelled the Jaipur Pink Panthers to an emphatic win over Tamil Thalaivas in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 9

Puneri Paltan dished out a clinical performance to register a 39-32 victory over Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League here on Wednesday. Aslam Inamdar emerged as the best player for the Pune side with nine points in the game. Arjun Deshwal picked up a few touch points as Jaipur Pink Panthers took the lead at 6-3 in the sixth minute. However, Sombir tackled Deshwal and Mohit Goyat pulled off a raid in quick succession to help their team stay in the game at 6-8 in the ninth minute. Puneri Paltan kept raging on and inflicted an ALL OUT in the 17th minute to take the lead at 16-14. Moments later, Akash Shinde carried out a brilliant raid, catching out Reza Mirbagheri and Abhishek KS. Shinde continued to shine as Puneri Paltan led at 20-16 at the end of the first half. Goyat effected a fantastic multi-point raid and reduced Panthers to just two members on the mat in the opening minutes of the second half. Puneri Paltan inflicted another ALL OUT soon after and attained a ...

Bengal Warriors were headed for a defeat against dominant Bengaluru Bulls, but roared back in style in the final minutes to clinch a 41-38 victory at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.

Nowadays, if an athlete says he is playing a league like Pro Kabaddi; he is treated with respect. Over a decade ago, he would have been questioned about it since playing the sport was not viable.

There are very few men's sporting tournaments, which have women as a part of their referee panels and vivo Pro Kabaddi League has been one of them for several seasons.

The Season 9 Playoffs and Final of Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will be held at the Dome, NSCI SVP Stadium, Mumbai next month, the organisers of the league announced on Thursday.

Puneri Paltan continued their excellent form in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 9 as they defeated Haryana Steelers 41-28 at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium here on Friday.

Bharat's unbelievable raiding -- which resulted in a total tally of 18 points, helped the Bengaluru Bulls ease to a 45-38 win over the Gujarat Giants at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium on Friday.

Captain Maninder Singh put up a fantastic performance to help the Bengal Warriors register a 36-28 victory over Telugu Titans here at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday.

Having lost to them in their previous encounter, Bengaluru Bulls head coach Randhir Singh said it felt good to take revenge on the Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League

Bharat and Neeraj Narwal starred as Bengaluru Bulls started the evening slowly, but came back strongly to outplay the Telugu Titans, in defence and attack, registering a comprehensive 49-38 win